Goodwin Recruiting
Quality Assurance (QA) Manager Food Manufacturing
Greater Chicago Area
| $120,000$130,000/year | Bilingual Preferred Are you a food safety leader ready to take ownership of a QA department in a high-output, 24/7 bakery operation? Were hiring a
QA Manager
to oversee all quality assurance and food safety functions for our high-volume bakery facility just outside of Chicago. This is a
primarily day-shift
role (start time around 78am), but
flexibility for evenings/weekends
is required. You play a critical leadership role in ensuring every product that leaves the plant meets the highest food safety and quality standards. What Youll Do:
Lead all QA and food safety programs: HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control, traceability, etc. Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF, and other regulatory/third-party audit standards Manage QA inspections across production, packaging, and sanitation Investigate product issues, customer complaints, and quality deviations Maintain quality documentation, lead internal audits, and drive continuous improvement Train QA staff and frontline production on quality protocols and corrective actions Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on ingredients, packaging, and new product development Serve as the point of contact during regulatory inspections and third-party audits What Were Looking For:
5+ years QA leadership experience
in food manufacturing (bakery experience preferred) Working knowledge of
HACCP, FDA/USDA, GMPs , and GFSI standards (SQF/BRC) Certifications in HACCP, SQF, PCQI
strongly preferred Excellent leadership, documentation, and problem-solving skills Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred Must be comfortable working in a
fast-paced, high-volume production environment ? What We Offer:
Competitive salary ($120,000 - $130,000) Bonus Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Opportunity to lead and scale a QA department in a growing operation
| $120,000$130,000/year | Bilingual Preferred Are you a food safety leader ready to take ownership of a QA department in a high-output, 24/7 bakery operation? Were hiring a
QA Manager
to oversee all quality assurance and food safety functions for our high-volume bakery facility just outside of Chicago. This is a
primarily day-shift
role (start time around 78am), but
flexibility for evenings/weekends
is required. You play a critical leadership role in ensuring every product that leaves the plant meets the highest food safety and quality standards. What Youll Do:
Lead all QA and food safety programs: HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control, traceability, etc. Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF, and other regulatory/third-party audit standards Manage QA inspections across production, packaging, and sanitation Investigate product issues, customer complaints, and quality deviations Maintain quality documentation, lead internal audits, and drive continuous improvement Train QA staff and frontline production on quality protocols and corrective actions Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on ingredients, packaging, and new product development Serve as the point of contact during regulatory inspections and third-party audits What Were Looking For:
5+ years QA leadership experience
in food manufacturing (bakery experience preferred) Working knowledge of
HACCP, FDA/USDA, GMPs , and GFSI standards (SQF/BRC) Certifications in HACCP, SQF, PCQI
strongly preferred Excellent leadership, documentation, and problem-solving skills Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred Must be comfortable working in a
fast-paced, high-volume production environment ? What We Offer:
Competitive salary ($120,000 - $130,000) Bonus Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Opportunity to lead and scale a QA department in a growing operation